Incredible as it may seem, I am standing beneath a torrent of two 40-metre waterfalls created by the Romans thousands of years ago. The Orrido Canyon, just outside Trento is a spectacular narrow limestone gorge some 40 metres high created by the Fersina River on its way down from the Alpine peaks and it is unmissable. The Romans quickly realised th...

The Italian Dolomites, situated in the northeast of the country, form a mountain range celebrated for its rugged peaks, crystalline alpine lakes, and pristine natural beauty. Blessed with lush valleys, vibrant flora and fauna, and a dramatic tapestry of mountain vistas, the Dolomites offer an idyllic playground for outdoor enthusiasts, foodies, and...

Known for its rosè-hued mountain faces, the autonomous Region of Trentino Alto Adige is a natural paradise and itinerary must, particularly for those moved and swayed by what is lacustrine. The area’s approximately three-hundred bodies of water, of varying size and dimension, and even altitude, are but glimmering jewels set within this mountainous,...

There is no clear indication of the precise moment when olives were first cultivated on the land around Garda. Some writings mention a climatically favorable period between the 3rd century BC and the 3rd century AD, to which an initial, slow but progressive introduction of olive growing can be traced. This is confirmed by various plant residues dis...

Trentino is a region of northern Italy famous for its natural beauty, one of all the Dolomites, the “pale mountains” for the Trentino, since 2009 World Heritage.  If there are many sports and cultural activities that offers its visitors even slow tourism finds its home here, between mountain lakes woods and valleys. Here is Trentino in a nutshell! 

There’s no better way to explore fantastic Italian produce in the underrated gem that is Trentino than with chef Roberta from Pasta Evangelists. She’s helped to propel the company to estimated revenues of around £37 million per year and travels frequently to Italy to research and source the very best ingredients. Trentino is blessed with some of th...

A new perspective can change absolutely everything. As a Pacific Northwest native, I feel a constant need to understand the experience of those encountering Seattle for the first time, whether they are coming from Portland or Portugal. I’ve seen that we can learn so much more about ourselves when viewed by those with a completely different frame of...

The autonomous province of Bolzano is Italy's most "mum-friendly" area, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Italian section of Save the Children, followed by the regions of Emilia Romagna and Valle D'Aosta. It said the least friendly region for mums was the Basilicata in southern Italy. Save the Children said it compiled the ranking...

Italy‘s Province of South Tyrol has announced a proposal to limit on overnight visitors, as well as a ban on any new accommodation openings unless another has closed, as reported by CNN. The number of visitors will be capped to 2019 levels. “At certain times of the year and in certain areas, it became a lot,” Arnold Schuler, the Bolzano provincial...

One of the thrills of living in Italy is being immersed in a nationwide passion for wine. This is a country that — with a massive 400-plus grape varieties and a string of constantly emerging globally-acclaimed wines — inevitably hovers close to the top of the list for wine aficionados.  Wine is enmeshed in the very fabric of Italy. Viniculture had...